Roadrunner Masthead
A Strandwood PTA Publication
MAY 28, 2012
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In This Issue
Memorial Day 2012
Big Spiritwear Sale
Strandwood Walk A Round
Transitional Kindergarten
Gardening Committee Volunteers
Library Materials Due Now
Sign Up for The PHMS Ram Slam
Inexpensive Summertime Fun
Important Volunteer Information
B-17 and P-51 Aircraft in Concord This Week
Know When to Schedule Vaccinations
Dates, Times and Places
 Memorial Day 2012
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The National Moment of Remembrance asks Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday. 

 

The Moment does not replace traditional Memorial Day events; rather, it is an act of national unity in which all Americans, alone or with family and friends, honor those who died in service to the United States.


Click here for the US Government Memorial day web page.
Distinguished Flag
Photo courtesy of the Bargmann family.
Calendar
Click the image below to go directly to the monthly Strandwood PTA web calendar.
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End of Year Spiritwear Sale Going On Now
The spiritwear guys have lowered all prices for a big end of the year sale. Adult tee shirts $6, Children's Tees $7, All Hoodies $15. Stop by the PTA door on Wednesday's, before and after school, or click here for the order form. Fill it in, print it and drop it off in the office with your check. Orders are usually delivered to your child's classroom within 2 days.

Quantities are limited so don't delay. If you stop by on Wednesday's you can make a decision based on what is in stock. Also ask them about some older items not on the order list like adult zippered hoodies for $20 (mainly in large).  
Strandwood Walk-A-Round
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If you were around the school last Thursday morning chances are you saw the halls filled with students. As is the tridition on the day after open house, students travel from classroom to classroom and look at the presentations left over from the night before.  
The journey for some is a look at the past and where they came from and for others, a look at the future and where they are headed. What a great tradition. Ask your child to share their thoughts on what they saw.
 
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Transitional Kindergarten
Was your child born between September 2nd and December 2nd 2007? 
Then your're invited to an informational meeting to learn more about transitional kindergarten. The meeting will take place at 6:30pm Wednesday, May 30th at Strandwood Elementary School. Strandwood is the location that will house students from Gregory Gardens, Pleasant Hill and Strandwood Elementary schools. 
 
Strandwood Gardening Committee

As the warm weather approaches, we need volunteers to assist with watering the newly planted and older plants from May to October. One and a half to two hours per week is all we need. Please join us with a bit of your time to keep all our plants growing well. 

 

The volunteer sign up has been updated with current needs so please check your calendars and choose a week to help water. Click here for the sign-up page. Contact Michael Howard at fireknight1@aol.com with any questions. 
All Library Materials Due This Week

Parents, all library materials are due the week of May 28th. Please remember, your child will not receive his or her report card until all materials have be returned or paid for.

 

Thank you, Mrs. Burns, Library Media Teacher
Sign Up For the Ram Slam

Attention parents of current 5th graders. Sign up now to start receivingPleasant Hill Middle School Logo the Pleasant Hill Middle School newsletter, The Ram Slam. The newsletter is produced twice a week and is a "convenient way to stay "in the know" about all aspects of PHMS". 

 

Click here to sign up now. (Enter Email address on the left)
Summertime Fun
Looking for some good summer activities that won't cost you over $1? Check out the following 4 links. If you know of more inexpensive activities please let us know at roadrunner@strandwood.org
 
Cinamark Summer Movie Clubhouse -10 shows for $5 or $1 per show - Click on the city for the flyers showing dates and shows.  Century Pleasant Hill or Walnut Creek 14 


Kids Bowl Free - Kids bowl for free at two bowling centers in Concord and one in Pacheco. Register your children for 2 free games of bowling every day during the summer at the lanes of your choice. Adults can also register/purchase an Adult Family Pass which allows up to 4 adults the same 2 free games a day. The cost of the Family Pass is $24.95.
Important Volunteer Information

Anyone working with students must be fingerprinted by the Mt. Diablo School District and have a negative TB test on file. Your fingerprinting remains valid for the duration of your volunteering within the school district. How do you get fingerprinted? Click here to download the Parent Volunteer Fingerprint Form. The district offices are open during the summer so make sure you get everything done before school starts on August 29th. 

 

Evidence of a negative tuberculosis test done within the last 60 days must be provided to the Personnel Office at the time of your scheduled fingerprint appointment. TB clearance remains valid for 4 years  The TB test spans 2 or 3 days so don't leave it to the day before your fingerprinting date.

 

Your family doctor can usually administer the TB test or there are two Muir Diablo Occupational labs and one local Dr.'s office that can perform the tests.

 

Pleasant Hill Wellness Center 140 Gregory Lane, suite 280 (same building at the Red Rross) 

Test available Monday-Wednesday

 

MDO Lab, Concord: 2231 Galaxy Court 685-7744 

Test available everyday Mon - Fri from 7 AM-7 PM, Sat 9 AM-2 PM 

No TB after 2 PM on Thursdays

 

MDO Lab, Walnut Creek: 1981 N. Broadway, Suite 190 932-7715 

Test available everyday Mon - Fri, from 8 AM-5PM

History Comes to Concord This Week
Two World War II planes will be visiting the Concord airport this week.  From Wednesday through Friday the Collings Foundation will be displaying a fully restored B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and P-51C Mustang fighter. Don't miss a chance to show your children these great pieces of history while they are still around. The planes will be flying around the area on those days so listen up for that unmistakable sound of these old engines. Click here for the Collings Foundation website.

 

Walk Through Tour Times: (no reservations needed) B-17
5/30/2012 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM 
5/31/2012 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
6/1/2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 
 
Tours are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12 

 

Flight Experiences take place before and after tours. Call 978-562-9182 for flight reservations.
Know When to Schedule Vaccinations
From our friends at Parents.com

In the first two years of life, your baby will get shots to protect her against ten diseases. There's continuing controversy about these vaccines. Let us set your mind at ease

 

Click here for the article. To move from tip to tip use the next button

Dates, Times and Place
May 28 - School Holiday - Memorial Day
May 29 - Field Trip B1 and B6 - Aquarium By The Bay
May 30 - Field Trip - 3rd Grade - Pleasant Hill City Hall and Veterans' Memorial
May 31 - Spring Chorus Concert
May 31 - Assembly - Pleasant Hill Library

 

June 1 - Spotlight Assembly
June 5 - Kindergarten Spring Sing
June 6 - Student Council Spirit Day - Patriotic Day
June 7 - Field Trip - A1 and D2 - Pleasant Hill Park
June 7 - PTA General Membership Meeting - 7:00pm in the Library
June 12 - Primary Grades Field Day
June 14 - Last Day of School

 

View the calendar on the Strandwood PTA website by clicking here.  
Visit the Strandwood Elementary School website by clicking here.  
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